How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Louisiana?
$35,960a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in Louisiana. That is $17.29 an hour or $2,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.29
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,880Median: $35,960Highest 10%: $50,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,880 | $13.40 | |
| 25th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| Median | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 75th | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| 90th | $50,440 | $24.25 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $38,320 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,260 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,930 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,660 |
| Shreveport, LA | $35,830 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,710 |
| Houma, LA | $29,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical equipment preparers.
| 46. North Dakota | $38,910 |
| 47. Arkansas | $38,100 |
| 48. New Mexico | $36,720 |
| 49. Louisiana | $35,960 |
| 50. Alabama | $35,800 |
| 51. Mississippi | $35,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.29 ($35,960 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $35,960 against $47,700 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays medical equipment preparers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $38,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.